has anyone been refered to methadone program?

Question

for tramadol abuse in particular? and any other people on or have been on methadone program? I would like the doctors to have control over my dosage so i don't overdose at home with tramal or oxy contin and so i dont have to go stuffing around for it. thanks

Answer 1

I used to work at a Methadone treatment facility. The doses are strictly controlled by the medical staff there. First a physician orders an initial dose for the first week or so. This dose is based on the amount of pain killers you were using per day or by clinic policy. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT OVER-ESTIMATE HOW MUCH TRAMADOL YOU WERE TAKING PER DAY or the dose of Methadone may be too strong. Your daily dose will be increased if you need more but you have to honestly communicate with the medical staff and explain to them (in a calm manner) that you are still craving the Tramadol.
Methadone is a chemical that you don't want to mess around with. If you take Tramadol while you are "dosing" (taking Methadone) it can have serious, even fatal consequences.
I didn't ever have a patient in the clinic for Tramadol abuse but that doesn't mean there hasn't been.
Sometimes a pain clinic would be a good first step in finding out what steps you can take to end your abusive relationship with the drug. If they suggest a Methadone clinic you could qualify for state assistance with the medical costs. State assistance is granted for persons who can prove financial need by providing their last years W2 forms.
After your counselor at the clinic and the medical staff feel you are ready to wean off of the Methadone they will begin to decrease your daily dose by a few milligrams at a time. In this way the Methadone works in a similar manner as a nicotine patch. You do trade addictions for a while but when the time is right you wean off of the secondary drug.

Best of luck to you and here's hoping it all works out for the best.

EDIT: Since you are dealing with drug abuse / an addiction you should go to an addictions clinic. If you were wanting to treat a continuing pain issue I would not recommend methadone as a drug of choice and would recommend you ask your physician for a referal to a good pain clinic to address your pain issue. Your use of the terms "abuse" and "stuffing" would lead me to believe you are not being prescribed this medication and are not a chronic pain sufferer.

Answer 2

I currently take Methadone for severe chronic pain. The doctor does have control over your dosage, if you use more than prescribed, and then run out before your next refill, you will not be able to get anything. What exactly do you want to know about being on a Methadone program, there are many rules and regulations you must follow, it is far cheaper than other meds you may have tried. Rewrite your question, maybe we can help better if we know what you're looking for.

Answer 3

OK... my husband is now ninety days blank from an opiate dependancy. The cravings will maintain. She demands to be saved inpatient in ample time for her to detox. Methadone is however simply an additional sort of heroin (an opiate) There is a drug known as suboxone that my husband has been taking for the alst three months. It almost blocks the opiate receptors within the mind so it style of tips the mind into considering that you're getting the opiate while you are not... there is not any buzz after approximately two-three days and what my husbands counselors and medical professionals have endorsed is that he maintain with the suboxone via his 12-step application (for addicts. NA or AA) and begin to taper off at eight months to a 12 months whether or not he's a long way into the 12 steps or no longer. Addiction is a significant topic and if no longer treated effectively, relapse is inevitable. Please speak to her medical professionals approximately suboxone. this is a non-narcotic drug used for opiate addicts and a high-quality choice to methadone on the grounds that it does no longer honestly include opiates. Some medical professionals do not know whatever approximately it. You ought to be licensed to even prescribe it. Please pass to google and google this drug and do not allow them to placed her on methadone, that is almost the equal factor as carrying on with the heroin and he or she could ought to be detox'd sooner or later for the methadone equal as she in general was once for the heroin.

Answer 4

I have a friend on methadone. He goes to a clinic and they give him the dose and he has to take it there. Same as if he goes to a pharmacy, they do not allow you to take it with you or self dose, it's something you take there and then, at a set dose.

It's supposed to be good for pain, which I'm guessing is why you were abusing tramadol. You shouldn't have need for it anymore I would guess. Just make sure you know how long you'll be going in for to begin with. I would assume it's as easy to get hooked on longterm as the other opioids.

Answer 5

Stay away for the methadone clinic's. It depends on where you live, but in my state, no one ever gets off the methadone unless they go to rehab. Methadone is just a legal habit.
I have been in chronic pain since 1987, and a pain clinic helps somewhat. You have to get control of your life, no one can do it for you.

Answer 6

Nightdreamer I cannot help you much with your answer, but I want to wish you all the best for your rehabilitation.
I think the answer above mine is very good. Follow your doctors and I think you can do it.

Answer 7

in my opinion you should just have a schedule and try your hardest to not take an overdosage. distract yourself from the drugs!! i kno you can do it if not you can talk to me about it if you take any at all i will kick your butt!! you kno i will

hope this helps!